Written By: Shaloo Tiwari | Updated : October 29, 2017 1:04 AM IST
Gaslighting exists in most relationships. Let's talk about relationships that takes up most of our time in the day- those in our work place. This World Mental Health Day, the theme is Workplace wellness. Psychiatrist Dr Sanghanayak Meshram suggests a few ways that he suggests can help you deal with gaslighting in office:
Realise: Realisation that you are being gaslighted is half the battle won. Therefore, evaluate the behaviour of others around you and check if you are being gaslighted. Click here to know the signs of being gaslighted that can help you determine whether you are being manipulated.
Take a stand: Here you decide, how you are going to deal with the problem and whether you want to be submissive or fight like a boss.
Take a trusted third persons view: Believe it or not it works wonders. Being in the situation makes it difficult for yourself to assess the situation, therefore, take help from a trusted friend or colleague for a better and clearer view of the situation.
Take out time for yourself: As cliche as it sounds, this does make a difference. Taking out time for yourself will give you the mental peace you need and will give you time to love yourself. Go ahead, do things that you love.
Learn to say NO: Conquering the art of saying NO when you really think things are not right, will really take you places. Your abuser who takes you for granted will be taken aback by your first NO itself. And it will make you feel stronger day by day.
This World Mental Health day, take a pledge that you'll focus on your mental health along with your physical health and not let anyone abuse you mentally. We look forward to listening to your take on this and your experiences as well. Feel free to email us or put your views down in the comments section. (Read: Horrible Bosses in real life: 5 people tell us the worst thing their boss has done to them )
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